Journal Junction for September 28

September 28, 2012

Editor's note: Journal Junction offers the public a forum to applaud successes, discuss issues, point out problems and review the events of the day in a constructive manner. Journal Junction comments should be limited to two to four sentences. Longer comments should be submitted as "Letters to the Editor," which is a separate forum. The Journal's classified ads section offers help to those with lost or found items. This is a sampling of comments received today. Any others, subject to editing, are published in the online Journal Junction at www.journal-news.net under opinions.

From Bolivar:

If I was a Republican, I would be afraid to place my hand on the Bible because of the underhanded way that they are conducting their campaign. The voter registration suppression is simply dirty politics.

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From Hedgesville:

To all those who responded to my question about the shingles shot: Thanks so much for the information and help. All is taken care of!

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From Inwood:

The TV commercials say to vote "yes" on Question 7, to keep Marylanders' money in Maryland, not in West Virginia. Well, what about the 75 percent who live here and don't pay personal property taxes because their vehicles are still registered in Maryland? West Virginia is losing, too.

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From Martinsburg:

To the Hedgesville caller complaining about the Legion: I am the commander of the Legion. The American Legion is not just a bar - it is an organization to help veterans. We do have a social club, and it always stays open the posted hours. ... If you have a problem there are documented procedures for addressing them - and that does not include whining in the Journal Junction.

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From Martinsburg:

"We, the people." Sound familiar?

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From Harpers Ferry:

Carol N., please call Jimmy Mac's mom, as we have lost your new number.

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From Martinsburg:

I see where Rep. Paul Ryan has begun openly referring to his boss, Romney, as the "Stench of Failure." What a disrespectful, disloyal rat to put his own political ambition before the country. He isn't even going to try and wait to see if the ship sinks. Wrong again Ryan, you choosing that ship means you're the failure you see in the world.

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From Jefferson County:

There are fewer than 90 days until Christmas. I wanted to remind all the welfare moms who smoke, drink and have other bad habits using our tax dollars that it is time to save a few dollars and go buy your children gifts now so they have something under the tree. I know a lot of these poor children who didn't get any gifts last year. Do something constructive with our tax dollars you receive, and get your kids gifts.

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From Charles Town:

I would like to know who owns and/or is responsible for repair of the sidewalks in Charles Town in front of our homes? Is it the city, or is it the individual property owners? Can anyone provide legal guidance on this issue since city officials will not address this issue?

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From Martinsburg:

In the Bible, Jesus made it real clear what he thought of capitalists when he threw those "businessmen" into the street. Jesus is a socialist. He would never vote Republican!

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From Martinsburg:

Thanks to the Democratic governor and state legislature, West Virginia is rising somewhat in its Economic Freedom Index. At 5.4 (out of a perfect 10) on the Fraser Index, West Virginia is now ahead of Algeria (5.34), Guinea-Bissau, Congo Dem. Rep., Angola, Congo Rep., Zimbabwe, Myanmar and Venezuela. However, West Virginia is still 55th in North America. There are five Canadian provinces much higher.

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From Berkeley Springs:

With polls making the president's re-election a certainty, what is the conservative conclusion? That their ideas are worthless, mean, small-minded and rejected by the American people? No. It's every pollster in every state in the bag for Obama; even Fox News. ... When faced with unpleasant facts, count on them to retreat into make-believe land.

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From Martinsburg:

This is in reference to one of the letters to the editor in Thursday's Journal. The word is "fragging," not "ragging," and in military jargon it basically refers to the killing of a superior officer by an underling. In retrospect, the incident would probably have been more aptly described as a killing by "friendly" fire.

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From Charles Town:

To the caller from Falling Waters: There are several HOA organizations, Eastern Panhandle Organization of Homeowners Associations; Community Associations Institute; several management companies, e.g. PMP, Clagett; and many, many more.

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From Charles Town:

To the Charles Town person who complained about her pastor: Was this necessary to put in the paper? This is a problem between you, your pastor and God. A true Christian would not put this complaint in the paper. Why are you still attending this church? ... There are others in Jefferson County.

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From Huntfield:

I really don't know what the writer from Huntfield was complaining about yesterday regarding rifle fire and thinning the deer herd, as I can't hear anything over the train whistle as it passes through Huntfield! I love this place.

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From Hedgesville:

This has gone on long enough. It's time to get some competent road and bridge crews to Interstate 81 to finish this drawn-out disaster at the Falling Waters exit! How many people must get injured or killed before they realize this project is a failure? I hope the state can be sued if I'm involved in anything and am lucky enough to survive.

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From Martinsburg:

I would like to let the Hedgesville writer in on a little secret: all politicians lie. These last 30 years or more have been all lies. They tell you what you want to hear to get your vote, then after they're in office they do what they want and forget who put them in office.

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From Martinsburg:

To the person from Charles Town Road: You are right. As much as I hate it, we are going to have four more years of the same jerk.

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From Jefferson County:

Here's a novel idea, how about all the unhappy transplants in the Panhandle hold a workshop to compile all their complaints about West Virginia, the native people, our customs and hobbies, then write a letter to the editor or take out a full page ad in the paper and list them. Stop this daily, weekly, monthly pestering of the native people of the area and state.

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From East Route 9:

Why local gas-and-go marts don't replenish the receipt paper at the pump:

1. The company wants you inside in hopes you'll impulsively purchase something.

2. The employees don't care.

3. The employees argue over whose job it is.

4. All of the above.

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From Charles Town Road:

I am disappointed that the regular NFL refs are back at work. After all, professional football is a game played for entertainment. The temporary refs made the game much more entertaining to watch. You never knew what they were going to do next, nor the coaches after the bad calls. It was like a "two-for-one!"

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From Morgan County:

Obama looked into the camera and swore to Americans that the penalty for not having insurance under Obamacare was absolutely not a tax, and then sent taxpayer-funded lawyers to the Supreme Court to argue it was a tax so the Court would uphold it. But the Hedgesville caller says Ryan's a liar because he embellished a marathon time. Swallow a camel, but gag on a gnat.